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*Suicide has been the 2nd leading

cause of death for young


Hoosiers between the ages of 15
and 24 since 2009
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(http://www.iyi.org/resources/doc/IYI-Issue-Brief-Suicide-April-2014.pdf)

*Indiana had the nations highest


rate of students who have
contemplated suicide -19%
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http://www.iyi.org/resources/doc/IYI-Issue-Brief-Suicide-April-2014.pdf

*Indiana had the countrys 2nd

highest rate of high school


students who have attempted
suicide 11%
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http://www.iyi.org/resources/doc/IYI-Issue-Brief-Suicide-April-2014.pdf

* Girls are more likely to consider or attempt

suicide
* Boys are more likely to die from suicide
* Hispanic youth are more likely to report
attempting suicide than their peers
* Black youth showed high rates of attempting
suicide
* LGBTQ are 4 times more likely to attempt
suicide than their straight peers

Other groups that have a higher rate of suicide


include youth who have a personal or family history of:

* Suicide
* Depression
* Mental illness
* Substance abuse
* Self-injury
* Major physical illness
* Being bullied
* Being abused or
mistreated

http://www.iyi.org/resources/doc/IYI-Issue-BriefSuicide-April-2014.pdf

*Youth often mention their

intent or show warning signs


prior to attempting suicide.
http://www.iyi.org/resources/doc/IYI-Issue-Brief-Suicide-April-2014.pdf

*Talking about feeling isolated, trapped,


hopeless, or burdensome

*Being in unbearable pain


*See no reason for living
*Making a plan
*Having a history of previous suicide attempts
*Looking for or acquiring the means to kill
oneself

*Acting recklessly or engaging in risky activities


*Feeling rage or uncontrolled anger or seeking
revenge

*Experiencing dramatic mood changes


*Withdrawing from friend and family
*Loss of interest in work, school, or other
previously enjoy activities

*Giving away cherished possessions or making a


will

*An exception to maintaining

confidentiality is if a student is
believed to be experiencing suicidal
crisis or has expressed suicidal thoughts
when this happens
* CONFIDENTIALITY MUST BE BREACHED
TO PROTECT THE STUDENT
*FERPA 1974
(suicide prevention training - Butler College of Education)

*The best way to avoid legal

ramifications is to have a written


school policy in place that is known
and followed by all school personnel
(suicide prevention training - Butler College of Education)

*Recognize the risk factors and warning


signs

*Listen carefully
*Convey interest and concern
*Convey confidence that hope can be found
*Involve other people

* Ask tough questions


* Be persistent
* Be prepared to ACT
* DO NOT leave the student at imminent risk of
suicide alone

* Use your schools support system

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